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University of Nairobi v Otundo (Appeal E057 of 2021) [2022] KEELRC 12893 (KLR) (13 October 2022) (Judgment)

[2022] KEELRC 12893 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
12893
Citation
[2022] KEELRC 12893 (KLR)
Decided
13 October 2022
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Summary at a glance

TypeAppealPostureAppeal from the judgment of Hon EA Obina delivered on November 24, 2021CoramCN BAARI
The court upheld the trial court's decision on salary arrears but set aside the award for abrupt termination.

Facts

The respondent claimed Kshs 3,250,000 for salary arrears and overtime pay. The appellant appealed the judgment, arguing the trial court erred in awarding Kshs 800,000 for abrupt termination.

Issues

  • Whether the trial court erred in awarding Kshs 800,000 for abrupt termination.
  • Whether the trial court erred in awarding Kshs 800,000 for salary arrears.

Reasoning

The court found the trial court's decision on salary arrears was correct, but the award for abrupt termination was not supported by the Employment Act.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act, 2007
Cases cited (6)
  • Apex Steel Limited v Dominic Mutua Muendo (2020) eKLR
  • JSM v ENB (2015) eKLR
  • Kenfreight (EA) Limited v Benson K Nguti (2016) eKLR
  • Caltex Oil (Kenya) Limited v Rono Limited (2016) eKLR
  • Peterson Guto Ondieki v Kisii University (2020) eKLR
  • Chalicha Farmers Co-Operative Society Limited v George Odhiambo & 9 Others (1987)
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